There are two motivating questions behind this space — What is a book? What is research? The Jameel Library seeks to expand our understanding of both of these things — as is such, you can look forward to finding research materials, books, movies, records, cassettes, maps, zines, video games and more in our collection. As a neighbourhood library, we are taking great care to ensure our collection hosts ephemera reflecting the spaces around us: visual arts of various mediums, artistic and research process, food histories, movement, music and sound and the moving and still image – all with a focus on Jeddah, the Red Sea and its many extensions.
Something new is growing at Hayy Jameel!
In collaboration with Sangha Estidama Hub and Azka Foods, Art Jameel presents the first sensory edible community garden, under the Hayy Wellness initiative, and now permanently located in the roof terrace on the second floor.
Taking its name from the traditional Arabic storytelling phrase ‘Thabat wa Nabat’, the garden centres on the idea of being grounded, rooted whilst thriving and growing with and for the community. It is a shared space to connect, reflect and learn about all the elements that bring and make a garden a garden .
Co-imagined with leading architects SYN, Hayy Makers is designed to equip artists, designers, entrepreneurs, hobbyists and the curious with state of the art technologies, resources and opportunities to experiment and develop ideas through hands-on activities.
Hayy Makers aims to be a catalyst for growth and development for the creative community, providing a programme and space where ideas thrive, collaboration flourishes, and innovation is celebrated.
Starting September, the family favourite Azka Farmer’s Market returns with an extended three-day experience every second weekend of the month, Thursday through to Saturday from 5–10pm.
Discover and sample local, organic and seasonal produce from all regions, as well as a selection of eco-conscious products, baked treats and handmade goods by Saudi farms, producers, entrepreneurs and family businesses.
FREE and open to all; spend your weekend supporting local farms and producers and give back to the community!
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